Accelerated BSN Program

This 16 month nursing program is designed for individuals who hold a Bachelor's degree in another field and wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). All required general education courses MUST be completed prior to entrance into this program.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING for Prospective Students

Friday, December 11, 2009 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. MST
Beth-El College at UCCS
University Hall Room 109

View Informational Videos:

• Frequently Asked Questions by Linda Goodwin
• The Accelerated Nursing Curriculum by Dr. Lea Gaydos
• Pre-Admission Assessment Exam Information by Trellis Moore
• The Application Process by Carolyn Daley
• Financial Aid by Amanda Garrison
• Accelerated BSN Student Panel recorded 12.11.2009

(University Hall is located EAST of the main UCCS campus at 3955 Cragwood Dr. - view the UCCS Campus Map)

CURRICULUM 

Total Program Credit Hours: 126

Computer Science: Students are expected to have basic computer skills (keyboarding, word processor, presentation, e-mail, internet research) upon entering Beth-El. If not, students can take an introduction to computers course for 3 credit hours.

It is recommended that current active UCCS students interested in the Accelerated BSN program for June 2010 take the following courses in Spring 2010 IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE:

• Nurs 101
• Nurs 123
• Nurs 205
• Nurs 301

Current UCCS students contact Carolyn Daley, academic advisor for Nursing, at cdaley2@uccs.edu for information on enrolling in these on-site courses.

Applications for the class that begins June 2010 will be accepted December 14, 2009 - February 12, 2010.

Classes will begin 06/01/2010 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue throughout the summer. Throughout the program, some classes will be scheduled as early as 6:45 a.m. and some classes will end as late as 6:00 p.m. Most semesters, classes and clinicals run every day of the week INCLUDING WEEKENDS, therefore students will need to CAREFULLY examine the the tenative schedule attached to the program acceptance letter.

• The cumulative GPA must be at least 2.5 or higher and the GPA for the prerequisite science courses must be at least 3.0
• A passing score on the pre-admission assessment test in order to be considered for this program
• If pre-requisite science courses GPA is less than 3.0, the applicant must have a passing score on the science portion of the pre-assessment exam
• In addition to the UCCS undergraduate application form, all applicants MUST include a one page typewritten essay according to the guidelines specified in the form linked below.
• Physicians with medical degrees from other countries who wish to apply, must have their transcripts reviewed by Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates http://www.ecfmg.org before applying to the program.
• Applicants may be contacted for a personal interview.

Send the completed undergraduate application, required essay (updated 01.15.2009), a cover letter stating the intention to apply to the Accelerated BSN program, and official transcripts including those courses currently in progress directly to:

• Admissions & Records
  University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
  1420 Austin Bluff Pkwy.
  Colorado Springs, CO 80918
  

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED

• Active Duty Military Personnel & Military Scholarship Admissions Policy rev. 10.24.2007
• Background Check Policy (This must be completed before the Application deadline of February 12, 2010)
• Pre-Admission Assessment Exam SP10
• Additional Requirements (Immunizations/CPR/Health Insurance/Drug Policy)

Prospective students contact Linda Goodwin, at 719.255.3867 (after Jan 1, 2009 - 719.255.3867) or lgoodwin@uccs.edu if you are interested in this program.